Bolivia 2025: Citizens Have 72 Hours to Challenge Candidates

Bolivia: Citizens Can Challenge Candidate Eligibility Up to 72 Hours Before Elections Bolivia is gearing up for its 2025 general elections, and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has clarified the process for citizens to challenge the eligibility of candidates. According to Gustavo Ávila, a TSE official, Bolivians have until 72 hours before election day to file disqualification lawsuits. This process allows citizens to actively participate in ensuring fair and transparent elections. "Citizens can present disqualification demands up to 72 hours before the electoral process," Ávila stated in a recent interview with Red Uno. He further explained that citizens do not need to go to a constitutional court but can directly submit their challenges to the TSE. Ávila provided an example, illustrating how a citizen could submit a challenge if they knew a candidate lacked the required military service documentation. The TSE will verify the claims and may request information from relevant institutions, such as the Ministry of Defense, to confirm the validity of the challenges. This process underscores the TSE's commitment to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and the importance of citizen participation in upholding democratic principles. This active involvement from citizens is a positive step towards transparent and fair elections in Bolivia.